Materials Handler - ATT

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a Dining Material Handler to receive, store, deliver, and maintain the quality of foods for Braiden Dining Center and related sites. The role includes staging deliveries, verifying shipments, and using food service software.

Responsibilities include applying HACCP practices, operating equipment like forklift and pallet jack, and assisting with inventory counts. A ServSafe certification is required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in warehousing, handling, shipping, receiving, storing, inventory, and/or distribution of goods.
• ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, deliver, refrigerate, freeze, thaw, rotate, and maintain quality and appearance of foods and supplies.
• Pull foods/materials from stock and stage items for delivery; load trucks and deliver to dining centers.
• Receive and verify shipments; confirm vendor invoices; communicate shortages or excesses; apply HACCP practices.
• Safely operate equipment including a refrigerated truck, forklift, and pallet jack.
• Clean and sanitize production and service areas, machinery, equipment, dishes, and storage spaces.
• Assist with inventory cycle counts, inventory systems, and customer support; address concerns professionally.

Skills

Warehousing

Inventory management

Customer service

Safety procedures

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Position Summary

The Dining Material Handler primarily receives, stores, delivers, cools, freezes, thaws, and maintains the quality, quantity, and appearance of food for Braiden Dining Center and support locations. The position pulls goods from stock, stages goods for delivery, unloads and loads delivery vehicles, and completes deliveries. Additional responsibilities include receiving and verifying shipments, assisting with inventory cycle counts, verifying invoices, using a computer and food service software, and handling paperwork.

Full Consideration Date: This posting will remain open until filled.

Housing & Dining Services

Please visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/ to learn about joining Housing & Dining Services (HDS) as one of the largest departments on campus and is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus.

Essential Job Duties

• Receive, store, deliver, refrigerate, freeze, thaw, rotate, and maintain the quality, quantity, and appearance of foods and supplies in accordance with safety, sanitation, and operational guidelines.
• Pull food and materials from stock, stage items for delivery, verify the accuracy of items pulled, load trucks to maximize delivery-route efficiency, and deliver items to dining centers.
• Receive and verify shipments, confirm vendor invoice accuracy, communicate shortages or excesses, apply HACCP practices, and safely operate specialized equipment, including a refrigerated truck, forklift, and pallet jack.
• Clean and sanitize production and service areas, machinery and equipment, dishes and utensils, food storage areas, and workspaces in accordance with sanitation guidelines and schedules.
• Assist with inventory cycle counts, inventory management systems, customer support, and problem resolution, and professionally address customer concerns.
• Attend assigned meetings and training sessions, communicate with unit management on inventory and product receipt, train hourly employees, and perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• Pre-employment Physical.
• Pre-employment Drug Testing.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Essential Services Designation.
• On-call Status.

Special Requirements/Other

Per CSU HDS food safety training policy, the incumbent must successfully pass the ServSafe certification exam within 6 months of hire date.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Years of Experience and/or Skills: One year of experience, including warehousing, handling, shipping, receiving, storing, inventory, and/or distribution of goods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ordering and inventory experience in a food service operation.
• Work experience storing and rotating food inventory using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method.
• Work experience in a high-volume meal prep (500+ meals/day) food production operation.
• Knowledge of Food Safety as it relates to food storage.
• Food Safety Certification (i.e. ServSafe, HACCP).
• Experience delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external customers while adhering to employer and department policies.

Salary Range $43,896-$48,286

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.